Life Enrichment Aide – Part Time

The Elms Assisted Living — The Briarwood Community | Worcester, MA

About The Briarwood Community

Proudly rated the #1 Continuing Care Retirement Community in Massachusetts by Newsweek Magazine for the past three years, The Briarwood Community offers a supportive, mission-driven environment where employees are respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.

Join a collaborative team where your work directly contributes to meaningful resident experiences, social connection, and quality of life.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay: $16.00–$18.00 per hour
• Consistent part-time daytime schedule
• Paid time off and holidays
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Meal discounts and Employee Assistance Program
• Free access to indoor lap pool, fitness center, and sauna
• Supportive, collaborative team environment in a beautiful, well-maintained community
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents’ daily lives
• Work in a mission-driven senior living community

Position Summary

We’re seeking a dependable, enthusiastic, and compassionate Life Enrichment Aide to join The Elms Assisted Living at The Briarwood Community in Worcester, MA.

The Life Enrichment Aide assists with the development, coordination, and implementation of daily activity programming designed to enhance residents’ quality of life. In this role, you’ll help create and facilitate engaging activities and special events that promote dignity, independence, social connection, and overall well-being.

This part-time position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with seniors and thrives in a dynamic, interactive environment. You’ll work closely with residents, staff, student interns, and volunteers to create meaningful experiences tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.

Position Type: Part Time
Hours: 18 hours per week
Schedule: 2 days per week
Shift: Friday 3pm-7pm and the weekends 9:30am-4:30pm
Hourly Pay: $16.00–$18.00

Your Role

Working as part of the Life Enrichment team, you will:

• Assist with the coordination, setup, and implementation of daily activities and special events
• Encourage and motivate residents to participate in programs and activities
• Support the development of engaging programming aligned with residents’ interests and preferences
• Help create meaningful opportunities for social interaction, connection, and participation
• Support programs and activities that promote residents’ dignity, independence, and quality of life
• Complete required attendance and activity documentation in compliance with regulatory standards
• Collaborate with staff, student interns, and volunteers to plan and successfully execute programs
• Assist with preparing activity spaces, supplies, and equipment
• Make recommendations for supplies and equipment needed to support activities and programming
• Contribute ideas and recommendations for engaging activities and special events
• Help foster a welcoming, positive, and inclusive environment for residents
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Life Enrichment leadership team

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Prior experience working with seniors preferred
• Working knowledge of recreational or therapeutic activities preferred
• Must have at least two COVID-19 vaccinations, in accordance with current requirements
• Dependable and responsible
• Cheerful, outgoing, and positive demeanor
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to interact comfortably and respectfully with older adults
• Ability to encourage resident participation and engagement
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, student interns, volunteers, residents, and other members of the community

Work Environment

This position is performed in a dynamic senior living environment and involves regular interaction with residents, staff, volunteers, student interns, and visitors.

The Life Enrichment Aide will work in a variety of community spaces while assisting with activities, programs, events, and resident engagement.

Why Work With Us?

As a Life Enrichment Aide, you’ll have the opportunity to do more than lead activities — you’ll help create moments of connection, purpose, joy, and belonging for the residents we serve.

You’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values creativity, compassion, and meaningful resident engagement.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Competitive pay: $16.00–$18.00 per hour
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life Insurance
• Sick Time Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free use of our heated pool, sauna, and state-of-the-art gym — open 7 days a week!
• Meal discounts

About Our Mission

At The Elms Assisted Living at The Briarwood Community, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents through compassionate care and engaging programming.

As a Life Enrichment Aide, you play a vital role in creating meaningful experiences that promote connection, joy, independence, and well-being. Your creativity, enthusiasm, and ability to connect with residents help make each day more engaging and fulfilling.

About Our Community

The Briarwood Community is a nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) serving older adults throughout the Greater Worcester area since 1984.

Our campus includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services — all designed to support residents through every stage of retirement living.

At Briarwood, our employees are part of a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the physical, social, and spiritual well-being of every resident we serve.